Pontiac 1998 Grand Am Owner's Manual page 127

CHECK
OIL
Check Oil Light (If Equipped)
If your vehicle is equipped
with the 3 100 engine, this
light should come on briefly
while you are starting your
engine. If the light does not
come on, have it repaired.
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If
the light comes on and stays on after starting your
vehicle, the oil level should be checked.
Prior to checking the oil level, be sure your vehicle has
been shut o f f for several minutes and
is
on a level
surface. Check the oil level on the dipstick and bring it
to the proper level. See "Engine Oil" in the Index.
NOTE: A false CHECK O I L light may be generated
when parking on steep grades.
The oil level monitoring system only checks oil level
during the brief period between key
on and engine start.
It does not monitor engine oil level when the engine is
running. Additionally, an oil level check is only
performed if the engine
has
been turned
off
for a
considerable period of time allowing the oil normally in
circulation to drain back into the oil
pan.
Passlock Warning Light
THEFT
SYS
This light will come on
briefly when you turn the
key toward START. The
light will stay on until the
engine starts.
If
the
light flashes, the Passlock system has entered a
tamper mode. If the vehicle fails to start, see "Passlock"
in
the Index.
If the
light comes on continuously while driving and
stays on, there may be a problem with the Passlock
system. Your vehicle will not be protected by Passlock,
and you should see your dealer.
Up Shift Light (Manual Transaxle)
This light comes on when
you need to shift to the next
higher gear. See "Manual
Transaxle" in the Index.
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SHIFT
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